Jim Martin The recognition of Jerusalem as the rightful capital of Israel is an issue that has enjoyed broad, bi-partisan support for more than half a century. American presidents have campaigned on this issue for

Jon Miltimore University of Minnesota officials recently distributed documents to employees and student-workers advising them to keep “inappropriate religious celebrations” out of public spaces. The document, titled “Religious Diversity and the Holidays,” encouraged recipients “to

The Supreme Court’s decision in the Trinity Lutheran case is blurring the lines between church and state. aradaphotography/Shutterstock.com John E. Taylor, West Virginia University The Supreme Court recently decided that Trinity Lutheran Church should

The team at TheLead.com would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! On October 3, 1789, President George Washington delivered a Thanksgiving Proclamation, where he gave thanks to God for all He has

Originally published by The Lid On Tuesday the executive committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reiterated their decision made the week before that the only religion with a connection to

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Originally from Canton, Michigan, Hank Eckardt graduated from the University of Notre Dame with degrees in Political Science and Spanish. He then moved to Washington, D.C. to work for Congressman Kerry Bentivolio in 2014. After working in political fundraising for 3 years, he began as editor-in-chief of TheLead.com in June 2017.